PRESOL | 23 | Kawasaki Mule 4010s and Accessories

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 12, 2011 FBO #3548
SOLICITATION NOTICE

23 -- Kawasaki Mule 4010s and Accessories

Notice Date: 8/10/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 336112 — Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell AFB Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 36112-6334
ZIP Code: 36112-6334
Solicitation Number: F2XTB91141A002
Archive Date: 9/6/2011
Point of Contact: Lance Daniel Haywood, Phone: 334-953-6550
E-Mail Address: lance.haywood1@maxwell.af.mil
(lance.haywood1@maxwell.af.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: GENERAL INFORMATION The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items as described in this document. This is a streamlined combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 (4 Aug 2011) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20110725. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following: NAICS Code: 336112; size standard: 1000 employees The Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E. NATURE OF ACQUISITON: The 908th AW has a requirement to purchase the below listed item. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All inquiries/responses to this notice must be received by 18 Aug 11, 12:00 p.m CST. This acquisition is for the purchase of the following item: CLIN 0001-AA: Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans Diesel 4X4 (Brand Name or Equal) Quantity 11 ea Characteristics: If "or equal" the vehicle must meet the following essential physical characteristics: • Steel cab system with front and rear steel doors, heavy duty springs With dome light, windshield wiper kit, turn-signal kit and mirror kit installed • Flipper seat for increased cargo (300 to 400 lbs or 700 to 800 lbs) or increased number of passengers (2 to 4 individuals) • Load capacity - 1,200 to 1,330 lbs; cargo bed capacity 300 to 400 lbs (4 passenger mode) or 700 to 800 lbs (2 passenger mode) • Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) - Vehicle must meet ROPS requirements for wheeled tractors under SAE J1194, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 7.5 for safety. • Dimensions: L-120.1" to 130.1", W-48.5 to 58.5', H-70.8 to 75.8" • Instruments, parking brake warning light, coolant temperature warning light and horn for safety • Warranty: 12 to 18 months CLIN 0002-AA: Essex Turn Signal Kit or equal - as a minimum, or equal must be compatible with a Kawasaki Mule 4010 Quantity 19 ea CLIN 0003-AA: Essex Mirror Kit or equal - as a minimum, or equal must be compatible with a Kawasaki Mule 4010 Quantity 23 ea CLIN0004- AA: Essex Pintle Hook or equal - as a minimum, or equal must be compatible with a Kawasaki Mule 4010 Quantity 40 ea CLIN0005- AA: Service and Parts Manuals for 2010 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans Diesel 4X4 Quantity 2 ea CLIN0006-AA: Shipping Quantity 1 ea NOTE** Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the government cancels this solicitation, the government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. The offeror must submit a signed and dated quote on company letterhead with unit prices and extended prices in response to this solicitation. In doing so and without taking any exception to the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specifications, terms and conditions, the offeror agrees to accede to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. IMPORTANT NOTE: Multiple offerors nor multiple awards will be considered. A single award will be made in the resultant contract. BASIS FOR AWARD Award will be based on technical acceptability and price. An offer will be determined technically acceptable if the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements (See Quotation Preparation Instructions) and then award will then be based on price. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The following clauses apply: By reference: 52.204-7 - Central Contractor Registration 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 252.204-7004, Alternate A By Full Text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, and the following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable To This Defense Acquisition Of Commercial Items, and specifically the following clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former Dod Officials 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation. As prescribed in 211.274-6(a), use the following clause: ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (AUG 2008) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media. "Concatenated unique item identifier" means- (1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or (2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number. "Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows. "DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/iuid_equivalents.html. "DoD unique item identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number. "Enterprise" means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items. "Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency. "Government's unit acquisition cost" means- (1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery; (2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and (3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery. "Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a non-repeatable identifier to an enterprise (i.e., Dun & Bradstreet's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, GS1 Company Prefix, or Defense Logistics Information System (DLIS) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code). "Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier. "Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts. "Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions. "Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards. "Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface. "Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. "Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise. "Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment. "Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier. "Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier. "Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. "Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/uii_types.html. (b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item. (c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following: (i) All delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more. (ii) The following items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000: Contract Line, Subline, or Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description CLIN 0003: VMware vSphere: Install, Configure Manage (V4.1) onsite training for 10 includes voucher. Course Code 3183. Training course must focus on installing, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting VMware vSphere. It must combine the content of the VMware vSphere 4.1: Install, Configure, Manage course with the advanced tasks and skills for configuring a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Training to be conducted at the Customer's workplace for 10 students. (iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items as specified in Attachment Number ____. (2) The unique item identifier and the component data elements of the DoD unique item identification shall not change over the life of the item. (3) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that- (i) The encoded data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor: (A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard. (B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard. (C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and (ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media. (4) Unique item identifier. (i) The Contractor shall- (A) Determine whether to- (1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier; (2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or (3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and (B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in the version of MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, cited in the contract Schedule. (ii) The issuing agency code- (A) Shall not be placed on the item; and (B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier. (d) For each item that requires unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i) or (ii) of this clause, in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, either as part of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information: (1) Unique item identifier. (2) Unique item identifier type. (3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used). (4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used). (5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number). (6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number). (7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number). (8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used). (9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used). (10) Government's unit acquisition cost. (11) Unit of measure. (e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, the Contractor shall report as part of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information: (1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part. (2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part. (3) Unique item identifier type.** (4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).** (5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).** (6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).** (7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).** (8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).** (9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).** (10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).** (11) Description. ** Once per item. (f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause in accordance with the data submission procedures at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/data_submission_information.html. (g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which unique item identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s). (End of clause) 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. As prescribed in 225.1101(1), use the following provision: BUY AMERICAN ACT--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JAN 2009) (a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "domestic end product," "foreign end product," "qualifying country," "qualifying country end product," and "United States" have the meanings given in the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation. (b) Evaluation. The Government- (1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and (2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American Act or the Balance of Payments Program. (c) Certifications and identification of country of origin. (1) For all line items subject to the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that- (i) Each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of this provision, is a domestic end product; and (ii) For end products other than COTS items, components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States or a qualifying country. (2) The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products: Line Item Number Country of Origin (3) The following end products are other foreign end products, including end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (ii) of the definition of "domestic end product": Line Item Number Country of Origin (If known) (End of provision) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alt III 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, [Primary: Mr. Jones/ Alternate: Mr. Smith, 1 F Street, Suite 1 Randolph AFB TX 78150-4324]]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Note 1 REQUIRED POSTERS Please utilize the following website to access and download as appropriate EEO posters, Service Contract posters, and disability posters required in accordance with 52.222-26, 52.222-41, and 52.222-36 respectively. http://www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/main.htm INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES Note 2 WAWF-ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF INVOICE Reference DFAR Clause 252.232-7003 "ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS." Invoices shall be submitted and accepted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) web-based system at https://wawf.eb.mil. For information on WAWF including web-based training, visit the web-site and click on "About WAWF". The web-site also contains detailed instructions for setting up your computer to achieve the best results with the system. If you have additional questions contact the WAWF-RA Customer Helpdesk at (866) 618-5988, Option 2 The following information codes will be required to submit your invoices correctly through WAWF: SELECT TYPE OF INVOICE: Contract Specialist/Administrator select only one (1) of the following: 1 Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) (Creates two documents, an Invoice and a Receiving Report, within one data entry session (Combo). Creating both documents at the same time, rather than separately, is recommended. 0 Construction Invoice (Creates a Construction Payment Invoice from a contract for construction. Both an Inspector and a Contracting Officer must review and accept). Contract Number: Block 2 of the SF1449 Form (If this is a GSA Delivery Order award, enter the GSA NUMBER) Delivery Order: Block 4 of (Order Number) of SF1449 No Dashes - (if applicable) Pay DoDAAC: Block 16a (Payment will be made by) of SF1449 - Pay DoDAAC code is used to route documents to the Defense Finance Accounting office responsible for payment. The accounts payable mailing address can be located in Block 18a of SF1449. You can easily access payment information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dod.mil/dfas. Your contract/purchase order number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. Issue by DoDAAC: Block 9 (Issued by) of SF1449. Contracting office that issued your contract - WAWF uses the code to route the document to the base. Admin DoDAAC: Block 16 (Administered by) of SF1449) Ship-To Code: Block 15 (Deliver To) of SF1449 - This is a crucial piece of information. It will be different for almost every contract issued. Ship-From Code: Not a required field for Air Force contracts. Inspected by DoDAAC: Block 15 (Deliver to) of SF1449 - If an inspection is called for in the document, then you must provide the DoDAAC/Ext this code identifies the inspector. Service Acceptor: Block 15 (Deliver to) of SF1449 - It is used to route documents to receiving service acceptor in WAWF. LPO DoDAAC/Ext: Not a required field for Air Force contracts. ADDITIONAL E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS: The VENDOR and the DFAS Office will automatically receive a notice; after clicking SUBMIT WAWF will prompt for additional email submissions. The following E-Mail addresses MUST be input in order to prevent delays in processing: Receiver/Acceptor: TBD at time of award@maxwell.af.mil Contract Specialist: lance.haywood1@maxwell.af.mil Contracting Officer: TBD at time of award@maxwell.af.mil In addition to the requirement of this local clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests. The following provisions apply: By reference: FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition ans is addended to delete paragraphs (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1-- Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, (b) (2) Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are maintained at the following website: http://orca.bpn.gov/publicserach.aspx. In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR Part 52 or on on-line at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. By full text: FAR 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All product items sold to the Government should be properly marked with manufacturer's name and part number (Commodities Only). Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to: Lance Haywood : lance.haywood1@maxwell.af.mil. All responses shall be received NLT 6:00 PM CST on 22 Aug 11. Email is the preferred method. Points of Contact: Lance Haywood, Contracting Specialist, Phone (334) 953-7393, Fax (334) 953-3543.
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